Since Kanye West's performed in an entirely white pair of the sneakers at the Billboard Music Awards back in 2015, the Ultra Boost has blurred the line between fashion and performance sneaker more than few others. It's understated silhouette, simple colorways and woven Primeknit upper makes it the most stylish performance running sneaker made in recent memory (especially when worn with track pants). Most importantly, of the dozens of pairs of shoes I've worn in the past couple years, the Ultra Boost is decidedly the most comfortable. The full length Boost foam-lined sole kinda looks like you're walking on styrofoam. It feels like you're walking on memory foam.

Well, Adidas did just that with the Jersey Best Price Throwback Black Authentic Reebok San Francisco 49ers International Brand Men High-quality Materials Undoubtedly Choice Customized, released back in September of this year. Billed as a fall and winter weather-variant of the Ultra Boost, the ATR sports an ankle-height sock for increased stability and splash protection, plus a deeper-grooved rubber outsole for better traction while running in wet weather. The original's plastic lace cage is replaced with Primeknit fabric, plus a smaller box that sits atop the shoe. Finally, the ATR comes in darker colorways Ivanka Trump Pink/Purple Fabric Gelanaq DWH638473,Men Adidas ZX 8000 Boost & Core Red,Hypervenom Phantom FG White Black Volt, as to not show winter muck after a damp run. Adidas sent me a pair to review, so I took them not only to the damp streets of Portland, but to the streets of New York.

The original Ultra Boost is an extremely popular fashion sneaker, and new colorways are regularly sold out online and in store (check Portland's Men Adidas Shark & Core Blue, for rare pairs!). The ATR keeps the original's subdued aesthetics, but the midtop construction adds a new design element which I think makes the sneaker well-suited for styling with jeans as well as athleticwear Green Black Mens Shoes / Nike Free Run 5.0 2014 Website,Men Adidas Mounfield SPZL & Core Cardboard,Gola Katana Ripstop - CMA073 - Navy & Burgundy - GO067SH67WPK - Men's Sneakers,.

As for the on-foot feel, the ATR is comfortable, but not quite as comfortable as the original Ultra Boost. Though the ATR's tougher sole provides better traction than the original it leads to an on-foot feeling that isn't quite as heavenly.

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As far as long-term wear goes, I took my ATRs to the streets of New York on a recent trip to test them out. They held up nicely during what I'd consider an everyday amount of activity (~2-3 miles of walking broken up with extended sitting breaks), my feet not getting particularly sore despite a long stroll through Men Adidas Climacool Boat Breeze & Core Black,. But on two particularly grueling days, the first, an hours-long punk show on wood and concrete floors, and the second, Ghete Fotbal Nike Magistax Finale Ii Ic Barbati Verzi/Maro (286767SEL),Men Adidas Albrecht Mid SPZL & Core Brown,Ghete Fotbal Nike Jr. Mercurial Vapor Xi Fg Copii Violet/Rosii (515832XEN),, my dogs were certainly barkin' when I returned home. Though I don't consider those days representative of normal use, the ATR, despite above-average comfort, is not a miracle worker.

Now, what about actually running in my running shoes? I'm not a hardcore or regular runner: My cardiovascular health is slightly above average at best, but I can put away 5 kilometers without trouble, and I did just that on the treadmill and on Portland's waterfront.

On the treadmill, the ATR provided a solid, comfortable ride. Perhaps it is because running on a treadmill is excruciatingly boring, but I found myself paying more attention to my body during this run, and I noted that the ankle sock kept my feet feeling more secured than with my normal low top running shoe Men Adidas adiease & Core Grey,.

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Now, is all of this worth the $220 price tag? If your running shoe or fashion sneaker budget is high, then Exotic Black Blue Print Sandals Men Nike Benassi Do It Mens Slider,Loafers & Slip-Ons Men Timberland Follybay Boat Shoe Grey New Style,Eric Michael Black Balzano DRI283478, nabs you a stylish, high-performing variant on a cool sneaker that'll help you push through Portland's blusteriest winter days. Yet, if you aren't committed to winter running, $220 is a high price to pay for a sneaker that mostly just looks cool. Ecco Denim Blue/Dried Tobacco Eldon Marinaf BVL431307,Loafers & Slip-Ons Men Sperry Top Sider Leeward Penny Loafer Tan Shop,Durable Customized Men Reebok Denver Broncos Jersey Best Choice Luxurious Comfort Throwback White Premier, As someone who gets my cardio in elsewhere, I wouldn't personally spend the $220 on a performance shoe which I am not using for its intended purpose.

Then again, I will be taking my next few runs to the streets in my ATRs as long as it isn't raining sideways.

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